The Northeast and New York City in particular may be one of the most vibrant and thriving markets in the Specialty Coffee Industry if Coffee Fest New York is any indication. Over 2349 coffee shop retailers, restaurateurs and other specialty coffee professionals sampled the latest in specialty coffee, tea and related products at Coffee Fest New York, March 9, 10, & 11, 2012. In addition to the competition, attendees sampled from over 150 exhibition booths and could attend over 65 classes and workshops. In addition to the 2349 attendees, the Coffee Fest Exhibitorsaccounted for an additional 800 badges bringing the total attendance to just less than 3300.

Awards were given to the top three New Products for Consumable and Non Consumable to the following: